I was told that seeing over the hood of the new vans, at least the Toyota and Pacifica, was difficult when driving from wheelchair. Dealer said there may be a new docking system that would elevate to sit higher.
Someone told me you could custom order a 10” drop. Any comments?...
Broken Doll
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Location: California
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Fortunately, I was referred to a gentleman familiar with the 2004 Toyota and within 30 minutes he discovered that my only problem was a broken wire in my door. Unfortunately, The mobility dealer I went to couldn’t figure out what was wrong and asked me to make another appointment for a $500 diagnostic... -
You know a lot about mechanics. Are you an engineer? That would be a great system. My lift system is whacky sometimes -
We’ve had the same experience. I was shocked at their customer service. First they give you all this confidence that their $5,000+ cushion will heal your wound while you sit, but they forget to tell you that when they customize it to heal your wound, you are at a high risk to get another. They offered... -
Thank you. I have a visit scheduled next week and an upcoming colonoscopy Haven’t had onc since my colostomy surgery in 2019. Hope to find relief from the diversion colitis because I feel that’s my source of pain. -
You think the opioids cause your pain? Are you taking opioids now for pain or is the pain associated with past use? I had a big surgery awhile back and had opioid meds then. -
No I’ve never even heard of a gut infection before. However, my GI also prescribed flucuzone (Diflucan) anti fungal with the dopamine. I haven’t picked it up yet because I didn’t think I had a yeast infection and wasn’t sure why she wanted me ro take it. -
Dopamine supplementation to relieve abdominal pain
My Integrative Gastroenterologist prescribed a dopamine supplement (Dopaboost) to relieve the chronic abdominal pain I’ve suffered with for years. She believes my system is overstimulated because I take a drug for orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure).
Has anybody any experience...Last edited by Broken Doll; 3 Mar 2023, 5:15 PM. -
Amazing that life goes on after spinal cord injury! I agree with you, “life is good! Life is beautiful!“. Spinal cord injury presents a lot of challenges and requires a lot of adaptability, but it doesn’t have to stop one from having an accomplished life. -
Penn, did you ever find out what was causing all your pain? Or find solutions to manage it? For years I’ve suffered with abdominal pain, bloating, gas - it messes with my blood pressure as well. And either it’s extremely high because of the pain or in passing out fainting, because it probably pressing...Leave a comment:
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Thanks for the advice. Fortunately, I was able to find somebody that works on older vans and he has access to the older parts. -
Great post. I love robots, but can be intimidated by them because I’m too lazy t read the manuals to figure out their mapping. I have a dual function sweep/mop. I still haven’t use the mop. I think it would be better to have a separate robot mop. I wish I had the self emptying one though, because...Leave a comment:
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